[Paediatric urethral injures: initial management and long-term results (author's transl)]

Thirteen cases of urethral trauma in childhood are reported. The nature and management of such injuries are discussed. As a rule urethral ruptures are difficult to treat but long term results are surprisingly good irrespective of the initial procedure. Nevertheless, we do have the impression that with an initially aggressive operative treatment - aimed at a good anatomic reconstruction of the urethra - this goal is achieved much faster and with less complications.